NEW DELHI: There is healthy and tough competition in the Indian market, which is also price sensitive, the country’s largest airline IndiGo’s chief Pieter Elbers said and emphasised that there is an enormous demand for travel. At the helm of the airline having a domestic market share of little over 60 per cent and more […]
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IndiGo flights between Abu Dhabi, Kannur
CHENNAI: Budget airline IndiGo has announced new direct flights between Abu Dhabi and north Kerala district Kannur from May 9. Extending its international presence, the airline will operate daily non-stop flights from the coastal city of the southern state to the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the airline said in a release on Friday.
ISRO’s ‘Pushpak’ makes flawless landing in Karnataka’s Chitradurga
BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has added another feather to its cap by successfully demonstrating the autonomous landing capability of ‘Pushpak’, the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), as part of its RLV-LEX 2 mission. The second experiment in the series was conducted at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Chitradurga, Karnataka, at 7.10 am […]
Japan Airlines buys 42 aircraft from Airbus, Boeing
TOKYO, JAPAN: Japan Airlines said Thursday that it is buying 42 airplanes from Boeing and Airbus as part of a drive to boost its international and domestic operations. 32 new aircraft from Airbus and 10 from Boeing in orders worth billions of dollars. The firm said it would “introduce a total of 21 Airbus A350-900 […]
Trial run for EFL to be conducted in Bapatla on March 18
GUNTUR: The officials of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Bapatla district administration made elaborate arrangements for the trial run for landing of aircrafts at the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF), scheduled to be held on Monday from 9 am to 1 pm. The officials have already set up radars and other technical equipment to conduct […]
IAF successfully carries out trial run of 4.1-km ELR
GUNTUR: The Indian Air Force on Monday successfully carried out an emergency landing exercise at Pichikalagudipadu village in Korisapadu mandal of Baptla district. As part of the exercise aiming to strengthen strategic security of the country, two transport aircraft, including AN32 and Dornier, landed and two combat jets, Sukhoi Su 30 and Hawk AJT, flew […]
Kochi Airport’s Business Jet terminal welcomes 1,000 flight services
KOCHI: The business jet terminal of Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), launched in December 2022, has completed 1,000 flight services so far, marking a significant milestone in its operations. In just 14 months since its inception, CIAL has achieved the feat, reaffirming its position as a premier destination for corporate travellers from India and abroad […]
CIAL’s business jet terminal completes 1k services
KOCHI: The Business Jet Terminal of Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), launched in December 2022, has completed 1,000 flight services so far, marking a significant milestone in its operations. In just 14 months since its inception, CIAL has achieved the remarkable feat, reaffirming its position as a premier destination for corporate travellers from India and […]
Centre transfers Air India building in Mumbai to Maharashtra govt
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday transferred ownership of Air India building in Mumbai to the Maharashtra government for Rs 1,601 crore. In addition, the Government of Maharashtra has agreed to forgive old dues payable by AI Assets Holdings Pvt Ltd (AIAHL), totalling about Rs 300 crore. “GoI has approved transfer of Air India building […]
Parandur airport: TIDCO seeks to pull out ToR application for ‘corrections’
CHENNAI: Within a fortnight after submitting an application before the Union environment ministry for Terms of Reference (ToR) to prepare Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the development of Chennai greenfield airport at Parandur, Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDCO) has filed a request for withdrawal of the application. The current proposal status in the […]
Flyers via Thiruvananthapuram airport can soon unwind at serene beachside lounge
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Air travellers using the Thiruvananthapuram airport will soon be able to unwind themselves enjoying a picturesque setting of the sea at the Travel Lounge coming up at Shankhumukham beach — the popular tourist spot in the state capital. The tourism department is setting up the facility – which can be accessed either before […]
Federal safety officials say Boeing fails to meet quality-control standards in manufacturing
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday its audit of 737 Max manufacturing at airplane-maker Boeing and its key supplier turned up “multiple instances” of them failing to make sure manufacturing met quality standards. The FAA said that it found “non-compliance issues” with Boeing’s manufacturing-process control and parts handling and storage. It did not provide details.